The 812 accessible bus service runs between Hoxton and the Angel along roads such as Bath Street, Packington Street, the Sainsbury's supermarket in Islington, Percy Circus, Skinner Street (for Exmouth Market), Old Street (Golden Lane) and Dufferin Street. The service runs Monday to Friday (except…

Coronavirus Update Age UK Islington is currently providing the following services: Wellbeing calling service. This will run Weekdays, 9am – 5pm. Phone number: 0207 281 6018 Email: gethelp@ageukislington.org.uk -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Usual Service: We provide free information and advice on a range of issues for over 55s, we…

The Blue Badge Scheme allows you free parking for short periods when you are with your disabled child and/or adult. The scheme is administered by the local authority which deals with applications and issues badges. There are lots of rules about when and where you…

Benefits You get 50% off: Adult pay as you go bus and tram fares Adult 7 Day or monthly (up to six months) Bus & Tram Passes Can I get it? You must be: Living in a London borough Aged between 18 and 60 Getting no other…

Network which aims to assist community organisations seeking to improve the environment and transport facilities in the neighbourhood, particularly for public transport users, pedestrians, cyclists, wheelchair users and people on low incomes. Current work is mostly based in Camden, Haringey and Islington. Cuppa-Tea is also…

Cycling is great for your health and a great way to reduce your transport costs. And as cycling helps you to avoid the traffic jams and parking difficulties, it's often the fastest way to reach your destination door-to-door! There are many cycle routes across the…

Nearest to Islington are in Wood Green (practical and theory), New Southgate and Winchmore Hill. People need to arrange practical and theory tests separately. Ring Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm. Any problem with booking or test outcomes phone:020 7468 4712

The council can enforce dropped kerbs that allow access to and from a roadside property or that are part of a pedestrian crossing. If you have a dropped kerb outside your home and a vehicle is regularly parked across it you can make an enforcement…

A Freedom Pass is provided by your local borough council to give older and disabled Londoners free travel on almost all public transport in London. Please see website link below for more details. Please note that you will need to provide proof of ID that…

Islington Community Transport has been helping the community in Islington to get out and about since it was founded in 1998 to provide community transport services in the borough. In 2006 we joined HCT Group and, operating out of their main Hackney Depot, we provide…

Journey 2 Work is an employment project that can help you reignite your career goals and improve your future. The project is for anyone who is currently unemployed, actively seeking work but needs some extra support to get in to work. You don’t have to…

King’s Cross is being developed by the King’s Cross Central Limited Partnership. The partnership is the single land owner at King’s Cross, making development and delivery easier. Many of the people working on the project have been involved from the beginning. This brings an unusual…

The Islington Living Streets Group was the first to successfully lobby for 20 mph speed limits on all residential roads. Islington therefore became the first London borough to achieve this victory. We worked with Islington Cyclists to press Transport for London for safe pedestrian and…

Dial-a-ride is a multi-occupancy door-to-door transport service for disabled people who cannot use buses, trains and the Tube. It can be used for all sorts of journeys, for example shopping, visiting friends and family, doctors and dentists appointments and going out at night. Dial-a-Ride is…

The Motability Scheme enables disabled people to use their mobility allowances to lease a new car, scooter or powered wheelchair without the worry of owning and running one.The Scheme is open to those who receive the Higher Rate Mobility Component of Disability Living Allowance (DLA),…